Vitality
Guisborough

Providing high quality, affordable private dental treatments to the people of Guisborough and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a straighter smile, general dentistry, or dental implants, we are here to help you.

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Vitality Guisborough

11 S Buck Way,
Guisborough,
North Yorkshire
TS14 7FJ

01287 552 170

Out of hours – call practice number above

vgreception@riverdalehealthcare.com

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Our practice is open
5 days a week

Opening Times

  • Monday:
  • 8.30am – 5.30pm
  • Tuesday:
  • 8.30am – 5.30pm
  • Wednesday:
  • 8.30am – 5.30pm
  • Thursday:
  • 8.30am – 5.30pm
  • Friday:
  • 8.30am – 4.30pm
  • Saturday:
  • Closed
  • Sunday:
  • Closed

We offer a range of private dental treatments including:

Contact the practice for more information on any of our treatments and to book an appointment.

Our
Guisborough
Team

Meet our dedicated
team of professionals
at Vitality Guisborough

Claire Abbas

Dentist

Dentist BDS MFDS RCS (Ed) Dip (Perio) GDC No. 103332

Area of interest: Periodontics
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Chandhna Chandrakumar

Dentist
Dentist BDS MJDF Dip Rest Dent RCS (Eng) GDC No. 170338

Area of interest: Cosmetic Dentistry
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Mike Turner

Dentist

Dentist BDS MSc Endodontics GDC No. 77939
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Alexandra Walker

Dentist BDS (Hons)
GDC No. 290134
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Katie Phillips

Practice Manager
GDC No. 201528
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Jayne Gordon

Vitality Face Facial Aesthetics BDS MFGDP(UK) GDC No. 66600
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Lauren Would

Practice Support Manager
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Emma Taylor

Dental Therapist
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Victoria Wilkinson

Head Nurse
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Alice Scott

Dental Nurse
GDC No. 300402
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Claire Wordsworth

Dental Nurse
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Louise Dean

Receptionist
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Kelley Wellens

Dental Nurse
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Hannah Radigan

Dental Hygienist

Hannah's Background

Dental Hygienist
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Phillipa Riddle

Dental Hygienist

Phillipa's Background

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Emily Raine

Receptionist
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Referral Services

We welcome referral cases from local dentists for the below specialisms. Please use the contact form at the top of the page to get in touch.

Claire Abbas

Periodontics

Claire qualified in 2006 from Newcastle University with a distinction in clinical dentistry. After qualification she completed the competitive General Professional Training 2-year programme at Newcastle Dental Hospital where she gained greater experience in more advanced procedures. Having always enjoyed the rapport built up with patients as a general dentist, Claire returned to general practice where she spends most of her working week providing routine dental care.

Alongside this she has continued to build on her experience with additional courses. Keen to provide her patients with the confidence of healthy smile, her interest in the management of gum disease and other gum related problems led her to carry out a diploma in Periodontology which she completed in 2020.

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Mike Turner

Endodontics

Mike qualified in 2000 from University of Liverpool. He went on to do his VT training in Birkenhead, staying as an associate for three years before a change of circumstances lead to a move to Newcastle. Working as an associate over two practices between 2004-2009, Mike developed a keen interest in Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment) before moving to Teesside in 2010 and embarking on the MSc (Endodontics) course with SimplyEndo in Manchester. Over three years Mike completed his MSc, passing with merit.

Mike takes referrals for pain diagnosis, endodontic opinions and treatment planning, primary endodontic cases, re-treatments, post-removal, moderate instrument removal and prognosis planning. He is more than happy to chat to referring practitioners about their cases, offering endodontic advice.

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Chandhna Chandrakumar

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Chandhna gained registration with the General Dental Council by passing the Overseas Registration Exam at the first attempt in 2008. She completed her vocational training in Alpha Dental Practice in 2011, after gaining experience in Oral surgery at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department in Lincolnshire and Wakefield, and achieving Membership of Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF).

Chandhna has a special interest in Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry and has completed the Diploma in Restorative dentistry run by the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners. She is also an approved trainer for the UCLAN Certificate course for Facilitating Learning in Healthcare Practice.

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Patient Success

Our patients love us, and their enthusiastic recommendations say it all!

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Tiffany Mains profile pictureTiffany Mains
11:02 26 Sep 24
Highly recommended had my aligners done by Claire. She was amazing from start to finish. Got my teeth exactly how I wanted them. She is really freindly and happy to help whenever needed advice. Thank you Claire. X
Naveen AP (Nav) profile pictureNaveen AP (Nav)
07:42 10 Jul 24
carolyn minto profile picturecarolyn minto
12:51 08 Apr 24
Had a crown fitted last year and was still in pain. Eventually, I had to have a root canal and several more appointments. It’s perfect now and no pain whatsoever! Many thanks.
carl wesson profile picturecarl wesson
08:09 03 Apr 24
Why did I not go here sooner! All of the team are very welcoming & caring. The professional care & first class treatment is a breath of fresh air.
Neal Jenkinson profile pictureNeal Jenkinson
08:29 02 Apr 24
I have always been nervous visiting dentists and was similarly a little worried about my first visit to vitality.
From the first contact with reception to my first consultation i felt relaxed and at ease.
I was very impressed by the quality of technology used to diagnose problems.
I had x rays and scans which were painless and extremely impressive in their clarity.
Everything was explained in way i understood with no jargon.
The plan and costs were clearly explained and i was given choices at every step.
When i visited the hygeneist for the first stage of my treatment i was again relaxed.
This was probably my most positive experince of dentist treatment.
I am 67 and have always been nervous ofdentists but I genuinely now am able to relax.
My treatment is continuing and i look forward to better dental hygene when it concludes
louise garrett profile picturelouise garrett
14:24 05 Dec 23
A great dental team, Clare Abbas looks after my teeth well and I got good support from her during a dental emergency during a bank holiday. The dental hygienist another Clare is also very good and reassuring as are the entire team
The pricing is transparent and options are always discussed along the way.
I would highly recommend to anyone searching for dental care.
PROSPECTBARN profile picturePROSPECTBARN
09:51 22 Oct 23
Highly recommended. I was referred to Vitality with a tooth of poor prognosis. Mike Turner could not have been more professional in explaining the options and the risks. With great skill and patience he managed to deliver the best possible outcome against the odds.
I am very impressed with the whole team and the standards which have been set. There is a caring feel about the place and it is clear that this is a patient centred practice.
Nothing is too much trouble. They take great pride in their work.
Paula Stewart profile picturePaula Stewart
10:07 15 Oct 23
From start to finish my treatment was first class. Claire and the team were amazing. Everyone was super friendly. They always tried to book my appointments around my job, nothing was too much trouble. I was nervous having a brace fitted but I definitely shouldn’t have been. Would highly recommend Vitality!

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Please be advised that we operate a 24-hour cancellation policy.

Any failed appointments and appointments cancelled with less than 24-hours notice are liable to be charged for.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Neeraj Diddee

Dentist/Clinical Director

BDS, FCGDent, Dip Rest Dent RCS (Eng)
Riverdale Healthcare Clinical Director
Neeraj Diddee graduated from Newcastle University in 2005 and has since been keen and motivated to deliver the highest quality of dental care for his patients.

Since graduating, Neeraj has worked in several practices in the North East providing both NHS and Private dental care. He has continued to develop his professional training by gaining membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice and recently gaining a Fellowship with the College of General Dentistry. He has also undertaken numerous courses in the UK and aborad including gaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons England.

Neeraj works clinically at Vitality Dental Care, Fairfield and is also Clinical Director for Riverdale Healthcare. He is also a Training Programme Director with Health Education England where he supports, mentors and teaches Foundation Dentists. His passion is Adhesive Restorative Dentistry and he also teaches hands-on courses on this subject.

Outside of work Neeraj enjoys going on holiday with his family, technology and sport.

Guy Wells

BDS MFGDP

Guy graduated from Newcastle University in 2005 and after gaining his Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners has continued in his personal development as a practitioner by completing structured multi-date courses in restorative, occlusion, endodontics and orthodontics alongside focused 1 and 2 day courses to allow him to deliver the high standard of care he strives to provide for his patients.

Guy became a partner in Alpha Dental Group in 2009. After the Alpha Group joined Riverdale Healthcare in 2018 Guy’s role within the business changed to that of Clinical Director.

Guy started teaching in 2021 and now trains colleagues how to improve their composite restorations and also how to provide orthodontic aligner treatment for their patients. Following their training he also provides ongoing orthodontic mentoring for colleagues.

Guy’s clinical focus is on providing minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry to the high standard he sets for himself. This is done not only by keeping himself up to date on the latest developments within the profession but also by utilising the most up to date technology including the routine use of digital scanners to assist him in treating and monitoring his patients.

Guy lives locally with his wife, two children and two dogs who keep him busy when he is not working.

Alexandra Walker

BDS Dentist

Alexandra grew up in the local area and graduated from the University of Sheffield achieving BDS with Honours.

She has worked in general practice in Sheffield, York and Newcastle carrying out routine dental care. She enjoys general dentistry and has a calm and friendly approach. She likes to meet new patients and put anxious patients at ease. Outside of work she loves spending time with her young son.

Ian Gordon

BDS N’cle 1984 MFGDP 2002 GDC No. 58968

Ian Gordon was born in Stokesley moving only when he gained a place at Newcastle Dental School from where he qualified in 1984. He returned to North Yorkshire before starting his own practice, The Dental Centre, in Eaglescliffe in 1989.

Ian expanded that NHS practice group to include practices in Middlesbrough, Martonside and Guisborough before leaving to establish Vitality with his wife Jayne in 2008 whilst at the same time establishing Alpha Dental Group.

Ian has been involved in Dental Politics and Vocational Training throughout his 35-year career – he is currently Chair of the North Yorkshire and Yorkshire regional Local Dental Committees and was previously Chair of the Tees LDC. Ian retains a clinical commitment on Tuesdays providing a wide range of dental treatment – he still particularly enjoys Endodontic treatment and provides Invisalign (clear braces) treatment at the practice.

Developing Vitality has been challenging but very rewarding and has resulted in the established 3 surgery practice we see today which offers routine care as well as advanced care from visiting implant dentists.

Ian has been delighted that so many colleagues have joined him at Vitality sharing the clinical treatment and therefore allowing Ian time to fulfil his other role as a Managing Director in the wider Alpha Vitality Group as well as providing dento-legal advice to one of the Dental indemnity companies. Alpha Vitality Dental Group which Ian established with 4 other partners in 2008 and now operates 12 practices from York to Chester Le Street. They have recently joined with Riverdale Healthcare, of which Ian is a Director, to expand the portfolio of practices in the North East and North Yorkshire.

Outside of work Ian lives in Osmotherley with his wife Jayne they have 3 older children. Leisure time usually involves travelling, meeting and entertaining friends and colleagues – Ian and Jayne have recently taken on a house renovation in Windermere and hope to establish the property as a holiday rental and retreat for themselves.

Haytham Abbas

Dentist/Clinical Director

With over 10-years Implantology experience behind him, Haytham provides sedation and implant treatments, providing patients with the option of being relaxed and comfortable through their implant journey. He finds treating anxious patients very rewarding, and his experience with sedation means he can provide quality care for patients who would otherwise be too nervous to have treatment.

His experience with implants has led him to carry out a wide variety of treatments, from straight forward single tooth implants to complex full arch cases. The joy on his patients’ faces when they return having been able to be confident in smiling or going out for meals is what he strives to achieve for every patient.

Nigel Suggett

BDS GDC No. 103408

Nigel, studied at Sheffield University, graduated in 2006. He has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry from early on led him to attend the Tipton Training Academy where he won an award on the Advanced Restoration course. Since 2013 he has been involved with treating patients undergoing dental implant procedures.

Nigel works closely with Ross Chapman of Chapman Dental Solutions to provide implant and fixed bridge solutions, all delivered in a single surgery in one day. Dr Suggett’s wife Barbara is also a dentist. She works in the Community Dental Service treating patients who have special needs, are medically compromised or phobic.

Together they have two children, Phoebe and Lucy, and a cat called Milo. In his free time, Nigel enjoys playing golf and football and is a keen runner.Away from Seaham Smiles, Dr Suggett is also an assistant lecturer for the Northern Deanery.He also runs introduction events and mentorship for dentists new to using implants.

Ben Smith

BDS, MFDS (RCS Edin 2003) DipConSed, Implant (Warwick, Cert.) GDC No.79433

“Gentle” Ben Smith qualified in 2001, going on to acquire additional valuable postgraduate skills and experience through hospital and general practice training. During this time period, he developed an interest in helping people with anxieties and phobias related to their dental care, completed his core training in conscious sedation techniques and also gained his MFDS qualification at RCS Edinburgh in 2003.

Ben has worked in General practice and has become involved in research and in carrying out dental treatment on thousands of highly anxious patients using both his gentle manner and further honing his skills in conscious sedation techniques. Ben gained the Diploma in Conscious Sedation from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 2007 and has gone on to provide mentorship, teaching and training to both newly qualified dentists, general dental practitioners and also experienced dental sedationists.

Ben’s ambition has always been to provide the highest level of all-round dental care for every patient – especially those with dental fears. He finds great personal satisfaction in taking the time to enable patients to overcome the barriers to their dental care and transform them from “a quivering wreck” to a confident patient, in control of their own dental health. Having the experienced hands and skills within the team to offer any necessary treatment puts our patients at the centre of their dental care and allows us to look after them as if they were a member of our own family.

Outside of work Ben loves to spend time at home in North Yorkshire or out and about in the Lake District with his wife and two young daughters – looking after their chickens and the family’s nutty boxer dog. He has also been known to appear on stage and to sing and play the guitar – badly!

Paul Shenfine

BChD BA (Hons) GDC 63626

Paul has over 25 years experience in dental implant and advanced restorative dentistry. Having personally placed over 2,000 dental implants. His passion is to provide the highest quality dental treatment and outcomes for his patients and provide a full range of mentoring and referral dental implant services for other dentists.

Throughout the North East – from the borders in the North to Yorkshire in the South.
Paul utilises the latest techniques, highest quality equipment and materials currently available and has the most up to date knowledge and skills in implant dentistry. 

Paul has a particular interest in advanced bone grafting for patients that have been told that they ‘do not have enough bone for implants’, and also in treating previously placed failing or troublesome dental implants.

Every patient is seen by Paul, who then following a detailed examination, and thorough discussion, a treatment plan outlining how best to fulfil that patient’s individual needs and provide what they want in the most expeditious and painless way possible, to achieve the optimum aesthetic and functional outcomes. As Paul says ‘I am an expert on teeth but you are an expert on what is right for you’.
Paul attends many courses world wide also teaching and mentoring other dentists both locally and nationally on the latest techniques in implant dentistry. He is one of only 3 UK mentors at the Kois advanced teaching centre in Seattle. Paul is also the North East representative, and Honorary Secretary on the board of the ADI (Association of Dental implantology), he also recently graduated from the Hurzeler and Zuhr Dental Education Institute (in Munich) having completed all eight Master Classes in periodontology and advanced implant dentistry.

Stoycho Stoychev

BDS, GDC No.245420

Stoycho graduated from Medical University Plovdiv, Bulgaria in 2007. Early in his career he worked in a general dental practice gaining experience in a wide variety of dental treatments. After several years, Stoycho took on an internship in Maxillo-facial department of St. Anna Hospital in city of Varna, Bulgaria, expanding his knowledge and expertise.

Since moving over with his family in 2013, and making the UK his home, he has developed a keen interest in orthodontics, corresponding to the ever so increasing demand for aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry.

Stoycho completed the Advanced Orthodontic Program of IAS under the teachings of Prof. Ross Hobson, and is currently aiming to obtain his MSc in Orthodontics.

Away from the dental practice, Stoycho is a family man who likes to spend quality time travelling.

Andrew Pepperday

BDS MJDF Dentist GDC No. 81819

Originally from Northallerton, Andrew qualified with his BDS degree at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne in 2003. He then worked as a dentist in South Shields for 10 years, during which time he devoted a lot of time to training newly-qualified graduates to work in general dental practice. He also spent 2 years working a session a week at Newcastle Dental Hospital, training undergraduate students on the restorative dental clinic.

In 2012, Andrew and his wife Anna had a daughter and this initiated a move back to North Yorkshire to be closer to family. Andrew worked at Alpha Dental in Thirsk (which subsequently became Star Dental Care) for 4 years before then starting a role at Park Avenue Dental Practice, in Redcar, where he remains an associate for 3 and a half days a week.

In 2008, he gained the MJDF Diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons, England and in 2017 he was awarded the Diploma in Restorative Dentistry, also from the Royal College of Surgeons, England.

Recently he has attended further courses enabling him to focus more on providing cosmetic treatments, such as simple Invisalign® orthodontics and composite bonding, both of which are becoming very popular and are areas which he is keen to develop further.

Away from dentistry Andrew enjoys spending time with family and friends. He is also a keen runner and other hobbies include playing the saxophone and snooker.

Donna Sharp

Dental Therapist GDC No.165040

Donna graduated from Teesside University as a dental hygiene therapist in 2013 with a BSc honours degree. She joined the Vitality team in 2016 and has since completed many additional courses to further develop her skills and knowledge, including inhalation sedation and implant maintenance.

As a hygiene therapist Donna can carry out hygiene maintenance, periodontal treatment, fillings in children and adults as well as extractions of children’s teeth. Donna also sees patients on a direct access basis for hygiene treatments, meaning you can book in with her directly without needing to see a dentist first.

In her spare time Donna likes to go walking with her husband and two young children. Her favourite place to walk is Osmotherley cod beck!! Her wind down on a Friday evening after a busy day at work is a nice glass of fizz.

‘I love every aspect of my role as a dental therapist but especially helping anxious patients overcome their anxieties and achieve their oral health goals. There is no better feeling than seeing patients return and they have taken on board information I have gave which has resulted in improvement in their oral health’.

Janet Dimauro

Dental Hygienist EDH GDC No. 2650

Janet Dimauro EDH is our dental hygienist who joined The Dental Centre Group in 2005. Janet left to work in private practice but has seized the opportunity to work with us again in Stokesley.

Janet offers a range of hygienist services to ensure the great oral health, fresh breath and sparkling clean teeth.

Sally Gupta

Dentist GDC No. 273556

Area of interest:
Invisalign

Available Days:
Monday (Once per month)

Currently Offering:
Private Dental

Andy Bath

Dentist GDC No. 231116

Area of interest:
Dental Implants

Available Days:
Thursday

Currently Offering:
Private Dental

Robyn Scott

Dentist

BDS qualification
GDC: 302001

Robyn is the newest dentist at Vitality Fairfield. She grew up in Northern Ireland and moved to the North East when she graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2022.

Robyn enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and delivers a high standard of care in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The favourite part of her job is getting to build long lasting relationships with her patients and their families. 

Whether it’s your first visit or you are a long-standing patient, you can expect a friendly smile and a caring approach every time you walk through the door.